Children are taken to the wondrous world of the Lorax where they can hear humming fish hum and swomee-swans sing. The main lesson of this book is to teach children about what happens to nature when people take and do not give back; that it’s ok to cut down a tree, but that we shouldn’t be wasteful. It will make the children more aware of the connection between nature and the objects they have. It will also cause them to think about ways they can care for this planet and make it a safe and happy place to live for all its inhabitants.
Students learn about the parts of a tree, the importance of trees, the many things we get from trees, and conservation practices. Our wonderful volunteers who help the District with our educational programs are available to teach this program. Each volunteer is an intelligent individual who has been trained in the program and is guaranteed to give your students a fun and educational experience.
Because this program is carried out by volunteers and not by a District employee directly, scheduling may take some effort to arrange. Please don’t hesitate to contact Jean if you are interested, but she asks for your patience when it comes to coordinating the presenters. Please give specific dates and times for when you would like the program and please also include the number of classes you have and how many students are in each class.
By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1) Recognize the importance of trees.
2) Identify various products derived from trees.
3) Name and explain the various parts, and functions of a tree.
4) Gain a pictorial insight about the history of trees.
5) Will be able to discuss growth rings on a tree cookie.
6) Will recognize the life cycle of a tree
7) Will be able to identify conservation vs. preservation and renewable resources.
The students will learn about sources and treatment of the water they use, what happens to water after it flows down the drain, and the importance of conservation practices. The program takes approximately 40-50 minutes, but can be adjusted to fit your class period.
By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1) Identify the source of their drinking water
2) Define “Point and Non-point Source Pollution”
3) Have a better understanding of how pollution affects drinking water
4) Make the connection between actions on land and water quality/pollution
5) Understand how drinking water gets to their house
6) Understand what happens to the water that leaves their house
7) Understand how they can reduce pollution
Students learn about the sources of pollution and what can be done to reduce it.
By the end of the presentation, students will be able to…
1) Define “Watershed”
2) Define “Point and Non-point Source Pollution”
3) Have a better understanding of how pollution affects drinking water
4) Make the connection between actions on land and water quality/pollution
5) Understand how they can reduce pollution
6) Have a better understanding of agricultural best management practices
To schedule any of these programs for your classroom, fill out the form below and email it to Jean at jgomory@wcconservation.net
The Warren County Conservation District presented the 2020 Ralph G. Eckert Scholarship, and the Warren County Council of Sportsmen’s Clubs Scholarship to Pierce Landis (right) and Hanna Ruland (left). Both students are 2020 graduates of Warren Area High School. Both students will also attend Slippery Rock University and major in Biology. The Conservation District awards the Ralph G. Eckert Scholarship and the Warren County Council of Sportsmen’s Clubs Scholarship each year to deserving Warren County students pursuing a conservation related degree. The Ralph G. Eckert Scholarship was established as a memorial to Ralph G. Eckert, who served in the Soil Conservation Service from 1950-1966.
Pierce was awarded first place for each scholarship and Hanna was awarded second place.
The Envirothon is an environmental, academic competition where 7th - 12th graders form teams of five students and test their knowledge on forestry, aquatics, wildlife, soils, and a current issue topic that changes every year.
The Warren County Envirothon gives area youth an opportunity to learn an extensive amount of information about the natural world through resources in the subjects mentioned above. Partners involved in making this event a success include: PA Game Commission, DCNR Bureau of Forestry and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the US Forest Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
In addition, various companies and organizations that offer financial support for this program are Pennsylvania Envirothon Inc, Blair Corporation, PA American Water Company, Zonta Club of Warren, Betts Industries, the Northern Allegheny Conservation Association, the Conewango Creek Watershed Association, United Refining Company, the Warren Elks Lodge No. 223, American Legion - Post 658 and Post 758, PA Trappers Association-District #1, and Whirley Industries. Of course none of the Conservation District’s educational programs would be possible without our Teacher Naturalist volunteers who are ready and willing to fill in with any duty required to make each event a success.
Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, this event was cancelled in 2020 and will be held virtually in 2021. Students, participating in teams of five, will be able to take and submit each test online.
2019 Warren County Envirothon 1st Place Team - The American Woodcocks from Warren Area High School
Do you like the outdoors? Do you want to learn about forests, conservation, water, wildlife, and environmental careers? Would you like to learn how to improve wildlife habitats or explore a stream? Are you entering grades 7 - 9 in the upcoming school year? Then you should consider attending the over-night Warren County Youth Conservation Camp. The underlying philosophy of this three-day camp is learning by doing. The majority of the time is spent “in the field” where campers learn about trees and plants, soil, aquatics, ecology, wildlife, farming, hunting safety, and more. Representatives of the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the PA Game Commission, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Kalbfus Club, and the Warren County Conservation District present several programs.
Do you have a child who enjoys playing outside, who is curious about the wildlife in your backyard, or enjoys learning and discovering nature through exploration. If this sounds like someone you know, then you should consider registering them for the Warren County Conservation District’s Children’s Nature Camp. What is Children’s Nature Camp? Children’s Nature Camp (CNC) is a day camp designed for children where they can learn and discover the uniqueness and importance of plants and animals in our local environment. We engage them in fun and interactive hands-on lessons, crafts, stories, and games. Each day, the campers are introduced to new memorable learning experiences in a variety of outdoor activities.
CNC is based out of the pavilion at the Hatch Run Conservation Demonstration Area (HRCDA) on Hatch Run Road in Glade Township.
This camp is designed to introduce the children to nature at an early age. During this fun filled camp, children learn about water, plants, animals, and soil. We do crafts, games, explore nature, and Smokey Bear comes for a visit.
There are potentially scholarships available to offset the cost of camp registration.
Continuing to raise awareness of permitting requirements, BMP’s, example designs for Bank Stabilizations along the stream corridor. Locations will be announced at a later date.
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